animal behavior

In this book, early fluent readers will learn how orcas live and survive in the ocean. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more about the mammal's appearance, diet, life cycle, and behaviors. T.

Bobcats may look more like house cats than a tiger or lion, but they are much fiercer than an ordinary pet. Their shy nature means they are rarely a threat to humans. In fact, they generally avoid humans so completely that it is rare to see one at all. This lack of firsthand observation means people tend to know very little about these beautiful and independent animals. Through engaging main text, augmented with informative fact boxes and full-color photographs, readers learn about the bobcat's behavioral patterns, diet, habitat, and more.

"Follows a pack of wolves at Yellowstone National Park and domestic dogs including the author's own pets, and describes their capacity for perception, thought, and emotion"--OCLC.

"Meet . . . animals with all kinds of highly developed senses and learn about the jobs they do in this book full of . . . facts, . . . science, and activities"--Provided by publisher.

Encourages children to listen to the roar of the wild and grow as human beings, this guide to living one's best life is filled with facts and true stories.

While his father trains to become a firefighter, Weir enters his super weird dog Fido and his parrot Blockhead into a Pet Day contest, hoping that they will be on their best behavior.

What would happen if the largest of Central and South America's big cats faced off with a fast African creature equipped with sharp tusks? The imagined battle between the jaguar and warthog featured in this book captivates young readers as they learn more about these animals' unique adaptations. Fascinating facts about how these creatures compare, including their teeth size, habitats, and intelligence, allow readers to decide for themselves who would win a one-on-one match. Eye-catching photos and a dynamic design keep young readers engaged in information that supports elementary science curricula.

A conflict between two herbivores might not sound like much of a battle. But when those plant eaters are powerful animals like a kangaroo and a gorilla, one can envision a real clash. Discoveries about the lives of these animals will enthrall young readers as they try to guess which might triumph in an imaginary encounter between the two. Accessible text, including stunning statistics, highlights important science concepts, while powerful images bring the information to life.

Biologist and science writer Bernd Heinrich investigates his local woods to study the ways a variety of animals adapt their physiology and behavior to the demands of winter.

Sea snakes are some of the most venomous underwater predators. Their unlucky prey includes fish, eels, and crustaceans. How they hunt and kill is fascinating and enough to engage even the most reluctant reader with science content. In this book, readers find sea snakes on the hunt, in their habitat, and going through their life cycle. Fact boxes highlight their incredible senses and abilities, while full-color photographs show off their color and swimming slither.